A wholesome and popular fantasy that plays into the public's fascination with heavenly messengers who bring comfort, healing and various life lessons to mere mortals. The series follows the earthly adventures of a divine visitor named Monica and her celest (more…)A wholesome and popular fantasy that plays into the public's fascination with heavenly messengers who bring comfort, healing and various life lessons to mere mortals. The series follows the earthly adventures of a divine visitor named Monica and her celestial supervisor, Tess, who alternately counsels and chastises her. After a shaky first season in 1994, it soared in the ratings, becoming a Top 10 hit and earning two Emmy nominations each for Roma Downey and Della Reese.

Season 7, Episode 18 Visions of Thy Father

First Aired: March 18, 2001

A 17-year-old boy (Ryan Merriman), who dreams of becoming a photojournalist, accidentally discovers a terrible family secret when he does a photo profile of his dad (Tom Irwin). Renee: Christine Healy. Monica: Roma Downey. Tess: Della Reese. Andrew: John Dye.